SIAL Paris 2026 is expected to bring together up to 8,000 exhibitors from more than 100 countries, with close to 295,000 trade visitors and buyers moving through over 280,000 square metres of exhibition space. That’s not a niche category event, it’s close to the entire global food value chain under one roof, from ingredient suppliers and private-label manufacturers to national pavilions and food-tech startups.

For context on how this compares to other major shows filling out the 2026–2027 calendar, our recent exhibition calendar roundup breaks down which trade shows are worth prioritizing based on your sector and budget.